# @cgtneurope on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DPY20ynCZDi
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- **Posted:** 2025-10-04T13:06:35.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** CGTN Europe (@cgtneurope) — https://gondola.cc/cgtneurope

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Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has elected Sanae Takaichi as its new leader, positioning her to become the country’s first female prime minister after a turbulent election cycle. ⁣
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The 64-year-old conservative, a protégé of the late Shinzo Abe and self-proclaimed "Iron Lady," won 149-145 against Shinjiro Koizumi on October 4, following Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s resignation after his coalition lost its parliamentary majority. ⁣
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Ishiba’s exit stemmed from scandals, inflation, and stagnant wages. Takaichi, known for hawkish security policies, aims to unify the LDP and navigate strained US relations while pushing constitutional changes.⁣
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Takaichi’s win sparks debate. She pledges to revive Abe’s "Abenomics" with bold fiscal spending but opposes progressive reforms like maiden names after marriage and same-sex unions, drawing criticism for contradicting women’s empowerment. ⁣
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 #JapanPM #SanaeTakaichi #LDP

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